FUNDRAISE FOR US
There are lots of ways you can help raise funds and awareness for Action4Youth and by doing so you are giving more and more young people the chance to learn vital skills, increase their self-confidence and broaden their horizons.
Fundraise for Action4Youth - whatever you decide to do, we really appreciate your support!
If you have a fundraising event in mind, or if you’d like help with ideas or advice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on [email protected], or call one of the Fundraising Team on 0300 003 2334.
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Milton Keynes Marathon 2023
As a Bronze charity partner for the 2023 Milton Keynes marathon, we have 20 places in the marathon, half marathon or 10k races.
Dates:
30 April / 1 May 2023
About the event:
The multi-award-winning Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend is more than just a running race. Join thousands at Buckinghamshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running. Conquer the Turing 10K on Sunday 30 April, and either the MK Half Marathon or MK Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday 1 May 2023.
All events finish in the stunning natural amphitheatre with live music, street food, and bars.
We’re blessed with a tremendous amount of natural beauty in Milton Keynes, and we’re also lucky to have a world-class system of cycle paths known as redways. The marathon team have taken advantage of those factors to show off our green city, giving our runners a course that is scenic, interesting, inspiring, fun to run, fast, and excitingly different from other marathons.
About the marathon & half marathon:
- Race Day:Â Bank Holiday Monday 1st May 2023
- Start Time:Â 10:00
- Course Time Limit:Â 7 Hours
- Age:Â Must be at least 18 years old on race day
- FAQ’s: Click Here
About the 10k race:
- Race Day:Â Sunday 30th April 2023
- Start Time:Â 17:30
- Event Village:Â Campbell Park event plateau
- Course Time Limit:Â 2 Hours
- Age:Â Must be at least 15 years old on race day
- FAQ’s: Click Here
How to take part:
To request a FREE place with Action4Youth email [email protected] and set up your fundraising page here: https://www.justgiving.com/action-4-youth
Minimum suggested fundraising targets:
£350 for the half marathon
£500 for the marathon
£250 for the 10k race
Charity fundraising - Host an event
Socialise for a good cause! Organising a cake and coffee morning, host a quiz at your local pub or a comedy night in a local venue is a great way to raise funds for Action4Youth and bring the community together.
If you need help with ideas for an event please contact [email protected] or
call 0300 003 2334.
Join our 100 club
Could your business donate £100 to Action4Youth to become a member of our £100 club?
Contact us for more information and what benefits your business can enjoy [email protected]
or call 0300 003 2334.
Virtual Races 2022
Take part in an amazing running challenge through Virtual Running!
Virtual running works exactly the same as any other type of running but the difference is that the entered race can be run at any location, at any pace, inside on a treadmill or outside. All you have to do is enter a race and provide evidence that you have done it. Virtual races are a great way to stay fit and active all year round, raise funds for Action4Youth and get awesome medals for your participation!
By joining either the Fantastic 10k or the Festive Fun Run you’ll be helping to support Action4Youth as 20% off your entry fee is donated to us.
To raise further funds to support A4Y,  just set up a JustGiving page and encourage your friends and family to sponsor you.
Grab a santa hat, elf costume or some tinsel, then run or walk a distance of your choice between 1st and 31st December 2023 to claim your medal! This distance is to be done in one go – this is not a cumulative challenge. Involve your children, family or work colleagues for some real festive fun!
Submissions proving your distance and showing your race time are required by 3rd January 2024 at 12 noon to claim your medal.
A minimum of 20% donation (from the full price entry) will be donated to Action4Youth – then set up your fundraising page.
Suggested fundraising target: £100 – £250
Run or walk 10k (distance to be done in one go) between 1st September and 30th September 2023 to claim your medal! This distance is to be done in one go – this is not a cumulative challenge.
Perhaps you’d like to feel extra fantastic and complete your 10k on Roald Dahl Day (13th September), and/or dress up as a book character, or even Fantastic Mr Fox, for the occasion! This isn’t essential though!
Submissions proving your distance and showing your race time will be required by 3rd October 2023 at 12 noon to claim your medal.
A minimum of 20% donation (from the full price entry) will be donated to Action4Youth – then set up your fundraising page
Suggested fundraising target: £250
Please email [email protected] for further information.
MK Marathon Weekend 1st & 2nd May 2022
Take part in this amazing running challenge whether it be a Half Marathon or even a Marathon whilst also raising vital funds to support Action4Youth.
9 reasons to run the MK Marathon Weekend
- Fantastic medals
- Quality tech tee that you will wear again
- Scenic route with tree lined boulevards, lakes, parks and woodland
- Professional timing and live results
- Most improved race of 2019!
- British Association of Road Races GOLD status
- A distance for everyone
- Fantastic race reviews
- Amazing stadium finish
MK Marathon – FEW SPACES REMAINING!
This multi-award-winning marathon event is consistently ranked in the top 10 UK marathons, an AIMS certified race, with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management and with an amazing stadium finish.
MK Half Marathon – PLACES GONE!
The multi-award-winning Rightmove MK Half Marathon is a very popular, fast, and scenic half marathon race and is an AIMS-certified race, with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management and has an amazing stadium finish.
You can apply for a fundraising place through Action4Youth for the MK Marathon and Half Marathon. We have a limited number of free places available with a small fundraising pledge.
To secure your FREE place please email [email protected]
3Peaks Challenge May 2022
Summit Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Snowdon in 24hrs raising money for Action4Youth
For further information contact us; [email protected]
Welsh 3000s 2022
The Welsh 3000s is the ultimate Snowdonia hillwalking challenge. Summit all 15 of Snowdonia’s 3000ft peaks in three days completing over 50 Kilometres and 3710m of ascent. From Crib Goch to Foel Fras, we take you on a journey across the 3 major mountain ranges of Snowdonia and help you enjoy the very best of Snowdonia.
For further information contact us; [email protected]
25,000 Step Challenge
At Action4Youth, every year we touch the lives of 25,000 children and young people from the most deprived sections of society, those with disabilities/additional needs, and those who need support and inspiration to reach their goals and surpass limitations.
We challenge you, your friends, family and work colleagues to take part in our 25,000 step challenge to help to ensure no young person in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes is left behind.
What next?
Just decide on your challenge, make a £25 donation here https://www.justgiving.com/action-4-youth or set up a fundraising page here https://www.justgiving.com/action-4-youth and ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you!
Do it your way!
Your challenge can take many forms!Â
- 25,000 steps in one day
- 25,000 steps over a weekend
- 25,000 steps over a week
- or even 25,000 steps every day for a week
If you need help with ideas for an event please contact [email protected] or
call 0300 003 2334.
The Buckinghamshire Way
Walk the Buckinghamshire Way to change young lives in Buckinghamshire!
Action4Youth is here for every child & young person throughout the whole of Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes so this feels like a fitting challenge!
We work to ensure that all have the chance to enter adulthood as positive, confident members of our community. No–one should be abandoned, deprived of hope, opportunity or aspiration.
The Buckinghamshire Way is long-distance walking route along the length of Buckinghamshire. The route starts close to the southernmost point of the traditional county in Hythe End and finishes at the northern limit of Lavendon. It is 88 miles (142 km) in length!
What next?
We challenge you to set up a fundraising page here: https://www.justgiving.com/action-4-youth , ask your friends, famiy, company and work colleagues to sponsor you and then getting walking!
Do it your way!
Your challenge can take many forms!
- Cover sections of the walk over a series of weekends or a month
- Cover the distance virtually instead
- Do it alone or with family, friend or colleagues
- Walk, cycle or run!
- Track your route on strava
Charity fundraising - Celebrate and donate
Make your birthday, wedding or anniversary that much more meaningful by asking for donations to Action4Youth instead of gifts from family and friends. You can do this by…*
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Charity fundraising - Complete a sponsored challenge
Run, jump, walk, swim for Action4Youth – the list is endless! If you prefer something more sedate, why not take part in a sponsored silence?
The easiest way to raise money is to set up an online giving page and invite friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. You can do this via Just Giving.
We are very grateful and humbled by the generosity and kindness shown by amazing people, organisations and trusts who support us.
